Re: [QUAD-L] How You Do It

[Jessica Ann Gordon]

In a message dated 2/20/2007 8:48:40 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
HOW DO YOU DO IT?

i can not emphasize enough how lucky i feel following such a life  
changing injury. i was injured in a car accident -- the driver had an  
umbrella policy and i fought the state of NY and finally won 5 years  
later -- enough of a settlement to live comfortably the rest of my  
life. plus i was 18 at the time so i had a ton of support from my  
parents -- they hired a phenomenal lawyer, explored all my options  
and chose the best for me, managed my care until i could take the  
reigns, built an addition onto their home for me to live in til i was  
ready to move out on my own. i am also fortunate that my dad is an  
architect and could design accessible living areas w/ expertise. i've  
always had good luck w/ finding care attendants -- they seem to come  
to me when the time is right. i hope i don't sound like i'm bragging,  
i just really can't believe my luck and don't know what i would do  
otherwise. i admire all of you who fight the fight and have become so  
resourceful and motivated (like you, merrill!). you are true  
inspirations for all of us on the q-list!

=jessica